“The patients view“ by Pedro Manuel Ortiz De Montellano, ADEB, Portugal
What is the importance of early diagnosis from patients view? How can early diagnosis guarantee better treatment outcome? What’s the effect of early diagnosis on empowerment of patients

“What’s new ? Evidence based innovations ” by Prof. Reinares, Spain
state of the art: what is the latest evidence about early diagnosis and its contribution to empowerment of patients

“New perspectives on treatment” by Dr. Christine Tundol, Sweden
Which new treatments (psychotherapy and pharmacological or even alternative treatments) can lead to improve empowerment of patients

The role of the psychiatrist“ by Prof. M. Jara, Portugal
The role of the physician/psychiatrist on the process of empowerment. The holistic approach: psycho-bio-social elements.

Roundtable Discussion with Speakers of morning Sessions

18th May

Welcome by Mr. Paul Arteel, Chairperson of the Seminar

“The Development of the Concept of Empowerment for All: Different Perspectives” by Ms Petra Videmsek, Slovenia

Workshop on Empowerment: Delegates from different countries will give their presentations on issues of Empowerment in their own country. Each country presents one or more good practices on the role of the patients (movement) in the empowerment process. (10 minutes for each delegate to present the situation in his/her country)

Continuation of Workshop: presentation by delegates from different countries will give their presentations on issues of Empowerment in their own countries